The 10 Best Digital Versions Of Board Games You Should Buy On Steam
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The 15 Best Digital Versions Of Board Games You Should Buy On Steam
Steam holds many games for avid gamers to buy, and these digital versions of board games are a must for any fans of the tabletop genre. The hardest thing about is you need other people to play with you. Well, in real life, anyway. But that's the beauty of digital board games. has a great gallery of digital board games you can play all by yourself! Sometimes you're in the mood to play a game of Monopoly, Catan, Chess, or even Clue, but you can't because no one is available to come over. But when you buy a digital version of those games, the whole online community is open to playing with you! Or you can play by yourself against the computer. Here's a list of ten awesome digital board games you can purchase on Steam right now. Updated by Madison Lennon on April 2, 2020: Sometimes all you want to do is play a board game, but you don't have anyone to play with you. Considering most of us are stuck indoors until further notice, that can be particularly unfortunate, especially if you live alone. Now seemed like an opportune time to return to this list of awesome digital board games and update it with some more options. All of these games are available to you right now and don't require anyone else to play along! THEGAMER VIDEO OF THE DAY Terra Mystica
Terra Mystica is great for people who enjoy board games that require extensive strategizing. It will be your job to try and govern a faction and alter the game board's landscaping qualities to build structures needed to keep your faction thriving. You'll need to update structures to unlock more benefits and resources. Depending on which of the 20 factions you govern, you will have a unique special ability and exchangeable bonus cards to change up the gameplay. There is also an additional add-on you can get called Fire & Ice that adds multiplayer options, varied difficulty levels, and difficult new challenges. Twilight Struggle
History buffs and fans of strategy and simulation games will want to check out Twilight Struggle on Steam ASAP. It is on sale right now and won't cost you much to gain full access. You can play alone against challenging NPCs or you can engage in online multiplayer. The game uses real events from the Cold War and allows you to play as either the United States or the U.S.S.R. as you try to find allies and fight for control. Some of the major events included in the game include the Cuban Missile Crisis and the Vietnam and U.S. peace movement. Hive
For those who aren't as crazy about strategy games, Hive is a more casual board game and it is an indie game that has won several awards. As the name suggests, the game's main objective is for players to fight against each other to capture their opponent's Queen Bee. There are multiple difficulty levels and you can choose to play with real people online or versus the computer. There are multiple expansion packs you can purchase too. One interesting thing about Hive is that it doesn't have an official "board," players slowly create their board by adding pieces into the game. Through The Ages
The best thing about Through the Ages, an adaptation of Vlaada Chvátil's strategy game, is that is very affordable on Steam right now. If you live civilization games, then this should be the perfect fit for you. It is critically acclaimed by both game critics and players. Your goal is to expand from a small group into a massive thriving civilization with governments, technological advancements, and more. You will need to be cunning and an excellent strategist to prevail in this game but it does offer a great tutorial for first-time players along with varied difficulty levels. There are multiple paths and variations in the gameplay. Small World 2
If you're a fan of the original Small World game and the fantasy genre as a whole, you should give Small World 2 a chance. It is a really fun fantasy game that is very popular with critics and the online gaming community. It has sold hundreds of thousands of copies online. You will play as a race of fantasy creatures with a combination of abilities. Some of your choices include the Dragon-master Amazons and Triton merchants. There are wizards, magic, and more involved in the game along with colorful animation and an awesome soundtrack. Monopoly Plus
If you've grown up playing the popular and seemingly neverending Monopoly board game with your friends and family, then you should consider purchasing the digital version of the game on Steam. It has exceptional graphics, bringing to life a 3D city for you to play in as you try and take on new buildings and customize your home settings. There is a new level of customization brought to the game you can't find in the tabletop versions that make the digital game worthy of purchase. You can also alter the way you play if you'd prefer to go through a speedier round or take your time. The rules are customizable to your journey! Simply Chess
If you're someone who really enjoys the game of chess, or maybe you want to hone your skills and get some practice in, then Steam offers a great digital version called Simply Chess. The game consists of more than 100 different levels of AI so you can ensure you're playing against a competent competitor. You can play against friends, a computer, or online. The game is free to own although there are premium upgrades available. Some of the features it includes is a "pass and play" function if you're playing with friends at home and sharing a computer you'll be able to switch off. Game of Life
Start a family, choose a career path, buy a car, and own your first home all in the Game of Life! Steam has a digital version of this classic board game with great graphics and 3D images. There is even a digital version of the spinner in the game too so you can play by the same rules just with a sleek and interesting animated design. There is a multiplayer and single-player mode. You can play alone or with up to four friends at a time. Create a new life for yourself in the game, have children, get married, and more! Istanbul
Istanbul is a worker placement game and one of the highest-rated digital board games on Steam. In the game, you play a merchant who is trying to guide his various assistants to work at different locations in a vast bazaar located in, fittingly, Istanbul. The object of the game is to plan ahead so you know how to maintain your workers and keep all of your positions running smoothly. But it can certainly be challenging if you don't keep track of where each assistant of yours is located at the time of playing. You don't want to be left with a location that has no assistants and then unable to carry out your business and lose money! Clue
Did you ever play the classic board game, Clue? You can play the digital version of the game now on Steam and it has received very positive feedback from the gaming community. Find out if Peacock murdered someone in the ballroom with a candlestick! All your favorite characters return including Peacock, Plum, Mustard, and Scarlett. There are tons of variations so every time you play you're guaranteed to get a different outcome and truly put your brain to the test to try and solve the clues of who the murderer is, where, and their weapon of choice. You can play by yourself or with friends! Elder Sign
Elder Sign is a great digital recreation. The graphics and game mechanics are taken straight from the tabletop version so you don't have to worry about the authenticity of your gameplay being ruined by a digital adaptation. If you've never played the game before, you get to build a unique and awesome team of investigators. Your job is to try and keep the powerful Ancient One from invading and destroying your world. You'll need to explore various landmarks to find special artifacts that will be necessary to seal away the Ancient One forevermore. There is a lot to learn about this game and the digital version actually simplifies things and makes it easier to play. Star Realms
The digital version of Star Realms was the recipient of many different awards for its design. The game has various difficulty levels for the AI you play against and if you buy the full version you can also join multiplayer games. There is a big community of people who play Star Realms frequently so you're likely to meet some interesting people. Star Realms is a space combat deck-building game that involves using trading cards to build up your deck. It is not dissimilar to other games like Magic: The Gathering. If you want the traditional version of the game it's free but you will have to buy the full version to play online. Ticket To Ride
This is a best-selling adaptation of one of the most popular train board games ever made. In the game, you board a train and travel around the world to different destinations. Your goal is to collect different trading cards that will unlock new and exciting railway routes for you and your passengers. Despite the rules sounding pretty easy, and the game advertises that you can learn how to play in under a minute, it's not as easy to play as one might expect. There is a lot of strategies involved in this game and it can keep you entertained for hours on end. Catan Universe
Most people have heard of Catan, as it is an incredibly popular board game to play with a great group of friends, but if you've never gotten to play it you should consider checking out the digital game. Catan Universe is free to play on Steam. You can play the regular board game, the table-top version with up to three players for free! If you wish to make your game a more in-depth experience then you can pay to upgrade and add on various expansion packs. In Catan, you arrive on an unsettled island and must try to settle the island first before your competitors by building roads, foraging, and establishing landmarks. Pathfinder Adventures
Pathfinder Adventures is one of the many different editions of the Pathfinder games available for you to purchase on Steam. The Pathfinder Adventures package is one of the cheaper deals, coming in at only $9.99. Some of the other game versions are much more expensive. If you're a fan of the card game then you'll want to look into purchasing the digital version. Pathfinder is an extremely popular deck-building RPG that has gone on to receive novels and other elements of lore from the game's massive fan following. The goal is to find a way to defeat the ancient evil returning along with all the dark magic invading the land of Varsia.